Description
Baked French Toast Muffins offer a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite, combining all the comforting flavors of traditional French toast into a portable muffin form. These muffins feature a crispy exterior and a soft, tender interior, making them ideal for busy mornings or casual brunch gatherings. With just 30 minutes of preparation and baking time, you can whip up a batch that’s perfect for serving guests or enjoying as a quick snack. Customize them with your favorite fruits or spices to make each bite uniquely yours! Whether paired with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a light dusting of powdered sugar, these muffins are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, maple extract, reserved cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stir in the cubed bread until well coated.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with the mixture.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over muffins.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (80g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg